Tag: Hotel McCoy

First off let me say Happy Valentine’s Day to everyone. Now, I returned from Tucson a week ago and it’s taken me that long to recover and get myself back in the swing of things. Catching up with my husband and filling him in on the trip details, unpacking, laundry, resting my weary back, etc. I still haven’t organized all my purchases, but that will be next on my list. In addition, a fellow jewelry maker and bead enthusiast I met last Fall in Memphis was unable to attend the Tucson show and asked if I would do some bead shopping for her. Would I?! Of course I’d be happy to help out a friend and fellow bead hoarder collector. So once home, I needed to get her items packaged and shipped off. She has received them and gives a big thumbs up for her Tucson haul. I’m glad I was able to find things she loves and could use. Look forward to seeing what she makes.

This was my first time in Tucson and to the gem/mineral show, although I have been in AZ several times before. From what I saw of Tucson and the surrounding area, it seems like a very nice city. I love seeing the desert, as it is so unusual from the landscape we have here at home. I was hoping for a dry desert trip, unfortunately they got rain a few days. It seems to be following me. They also had cool temps, not cold like home, but enough to need the layers I had packed.

Since part of the reason I was going to Tucson was to participate in Candie Cooper’s Roam Free workshop day, I stayed at the hotel (Hotel McCoy) where she was hosting the event. It is a retro hotel that has been remodeled with a funky vibe. All the murals and artwork around the place is by local artists. Rooms were simply appointed with colorful art, a comfortable bed, large flat screen tv, and retro refridge. Complimentary breakfast was oatmeal, coffee, juice, fruit and Pop-Tarts. What’s not to love! Altho, I have to say by the end of the trip I was done with oatmeal! Once I arrived and settled in I met someone else staying there who was also going to be taking Candie’s workshop. Dinner and the complimentary beverage were in order and then rest for what was to come. More later…..

Sunset in Tucson

Pondering over beads and coffee- “All you need is love, but a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt.” ~ Charles M Schulz